Taichung City Exploration: Cycling Route 1 Detour

24 Hours Exploring TAICHUNG 🇹🇼 (Biking Taiwan Day 3)

Destination:ChinaProvince:TaiwanCity:Tainan

Max and Jacqueline2025-01-0617 min

Day 3 Biking 1000km around Taiwan and today we're taking a break from the bikes to explore Taichung City. Nick-named the middle city, Taichung sits halfway between Taipei and Tainan is the perfect city to stop for one day if you're short on time.

We loved exploring the interesting streets of Taichung like Animation Alley and especially visiting the bustling Fenchia night market. Unfortunately, we didn't make it to Rainbow City but highly recommend you check it out on your day trip.

If you didn't know, Taiwan actually has a dedicated cycling route that circumferences the entire island, it's called Cycling Route 1, and this is what we will be following (with a couple of detours) over the next three weeks.

Cycling Route 1 can be done in just 9 days for those who are really looking for a challenge, but we want to explore all the stops along the way so we're adding extra days to ensure we not only get challenged but we also get to travel Taiwan in the most unique way possible!

--- Max and Jacqueline

January 6, 2025, Winter in China

Video Chapters

0:00Arrival in Taichung
1:21Cultural Heritage Park
3:49Miyahara Ice Cream
7:05Painted Animation Lane
8:30Fenchia Night Market
15:26Bubble Tea
16:24Steam Dumplings

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Max and Jacqueline's Taiwanese adventure continues! Day 3 finds them in Taichung, a central city perfectly positioned for a one-day break. They ditch their bikes to explore the city's unique character, from the quirky Animation Alley to the vibrant Fenchia Night Market. While Rainbow City was missed, it's highly recommended for future travelers. Their journey follows Cycling Route 1, a dedicated cycling path around the island, which they plan to explore over three weeks, adding extra days to fully immerse themselves in Taiwan's culture and beauty. This episode offers a delightful glimpse into Taichung's charm and the couple's unique travel style.